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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) moves into its spring grant season, the voices of the city’s youngest leaders are taking center stage. The Foundation’s Youth Council has officially released its “Youth Perspective 2025” needs assessment, a comprehensive look at what is working for Watertown’s teenagers—and where the community needs to step up.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Following an unusually long and volatile 2025 storm season, the National Weather Service (NWS) has designated April 13-17, 2026, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota and Minnesota.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its latest influenza summary, detailing the impact of the virus across the state as of April 1, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown High School senior Camille Crismon is trading the prairie for the bright lights of New York City this June. Following a rigorous national competition, Crismon has been named a 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Winner, securing two of the highest honors a young artist can receive: a National Gold Key Award and the prestigious American Visions Award.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners is headed for a significant transition this year. Following the March 31 filing deadline, it has been confirmed that two veteran incumbents will not return to their seats in 2027, clearing the way for new leadership amid a near-half-turnover of the five-member board.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a world obsessed with technical skills and high-level certifications, Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Leadership Lab Facilitator, is challenging entrepreneurs to look inward. In a recent interview with Northeast Radio SD, Dr. Meidinger argued that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the single greatest predictor of professional success—often far outweighing a high IQ.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In the world of South Dakota high school wrestling, there are champions, and then there is Gage Lohr. The Watertown Arrow standout recently made history by securing his fourth consecutive South Dakota State Title at 157 pounds—an achievement made even more remarkable by the fact that Lohr is only a junior.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For many families in the Watertown area, the desire to keep aging loved ones at home for as long as possible is a top priority. However, the physical and emotional toll on caregivers can often lead to burnout. To bridge this gap, the Village of Harmony Hill has officially highlighted its Adult Day Services Program, a flexible initiative designed to support both seniors and their caregivers.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a move aimed at transforming the economic landscape of the I-29 corridor, co-founders Michael Klatt and Angie Yahne officially introduced StartUp Watertown during a live broadcast with Northeast Radio SD on Monday. The initiative, born from a partnership with Sister Barb Youngers and the Mother of God Monastery, seeks to provide a permanent home for innovation, education, and community-driven business growth.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Home Builders Association (WAHBA) is inviting the community and industry professionals to swing into the 2026 season with a special kickoff event on Monday, April 14. The event, hosted at Glacial Lakes Powersports + Golf, serves as the official launch for the organization’s highly anticipated summer tournament.